Morocco coach Walid Regragui rues injuries after loss vs France in FIFA World Cup semi-final: One step too far
2 years ago

Morocco coach Walid Regragui rues injuries after loss vs France in FIFA World Cup semi-final: One step too far

India Today  

The first African nation to reach the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup Morocco bowed out of the finals race after getting defeated by defending champions France. Morocco coach Walid Regragui rued the same and said that he had too many players at 60-70 per cent fitness. Morocco defeated Belgium, Spain and then Portugal to reach the semi-finals of the tournament, in one of the most stellar stories in this year's World Cup. “We are disappointed for the Moroccan people tonight: we wanted to keep the dream alive,” Regragui said.

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Walid Regragui to remain as Morocco head coach
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Walid Regragui to remain as Morocco head coach

New York Times  

Walid Regragui will remain Morocco’s head coach despite a disappointing performance at the Africa Cup of Nations. In a statement, the Moroccan FA said that president Fouzi Lekjaa held “held several evaluation meetings regarding the participation of the national football team in the Africa Cup of Nations finals,” concluding that it was in the best interests of the nation to …

Morocco boss Walid Regragui has two-game suspension overturned
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Morocco boss Walid Regragui has two-game suspension overturned

New York Times  

Morocco head coach Walid Regragui’s two-match suspension has been overturned after a successful appeal. Regragui is now available to return the touchline for Morocco’s last-16 tie against South Africa on January 30, having missed out on his side’s final Group E fixture — a 1-0 win over Zambia. The Confederation of African Football handed Regragui a four-match ban, two of …

AFCON: Morocco Coach Walid Regragui to Take Charge Against South Africa After CAF Lifts Ban
10 months, 4 weeks ago

AFCON: Morocco Coach Walid Regragui to Take Charge Against South Africa After CAF Lifts Ban

News 18  

Morocco coach Walid Regragui had his two-match ban at the Africa Cup of Nations lifted on Friday, clearing him to take charge for the last-16 clash against South Africa. Regragui, who took Morocco to the World Cup semi-finals in 2022, was suspended following an altercation with Democratic Republic of Congo captain Chancel Mbemba during a group game. “This cancellation also …

CAF bans Morocco coach Walid Regragui for 2 games, fines Moroccan and Congo federations after melee
11 months ago

CAF bans Morocco coach Walid Regragui for 2 games, fines Moroccan and Congo federations after melee

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Morocco coach Walid Regragui was given a four-game ban — with two suspended — on Wednesday in response to heated scenes Sunday at the end of the team’s Africa Cup of Nations game against Congo. The Moroccan federation said it will appeal CAF’s “unjust decision” to ban Regragui because the coach “did not commit any behavior …

Morocco eases to 3-0 win over Tanzania in Africa Cup opener, Congo ‘Leopards’ held by Zambia 1-1
11 months, 1 week ago

Morocco eases to 3-0 win over Tanzania in Africa Cup opener, Congo ‘Leopards’ held by Zambia 1-1

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Youssef En-Nesyri had to wait until he was on the substitutes’ bench before celebrating a goal that helped Morocco seal a 3-0 win over Tanzania in their opening Africa Cup of Nations game on Wednesday. “We’re happy because you always have to start well,” Morocco coach Walid Regragui said. We’ll have to accept not having possession …

Morocco looking to exceed expectations again in ‘special’ France World Cup Round of 16 clash
1 year, 4 months ago

Morocco looking to exceed expectations again in ‘special’ France World Cup Round of 16 clash

The Hindu  

Morocco’s clash with favourite France in the Women’s World Cup on Tuesday will be a special occasion for its players and coach Reynald Pedros as the tournament debutant aims to continue its fairytale run by reaching the quarterfinals. Six members of France’s World Cup squad played under him at Lyon, including captain Wendie Renard and all-time top scorer Eugenie Le …

We are here to qualify for the quarterfinals, says France coach Herve Renard ahead of Morocco clash
1 year, 4 months ago

We are here to qualify for the quarterfinals, says France coach Herve Renard ahead of Morocco clash

The Hindu  

France coach Herve Renard has fond memories of managing Morocco’s men’s soccer team, but when his Les Bleues meet the North African nation in the round of 16 at the Women’s World Cup the only thing on his mind will be winning. “In terms of Morocco, we had prepared for this to happen,” Renard told reporters on Monday, on the …

Morocco coach Regragui in dreamland after win over Brazil
1 year, 8 months ago

Morocco coach Regragui in dreamland after win over Brazil

The Hindu  

Morocco coach Walid Regragui has hailed his team as history maker after it followed up its giant-killing feats of last year’s World Cup with its first win over Brazil in a friendly in Tangier on Saturday. The Atlas Lions became the first Arab team to defeat the five-time world champion, with goals from Sofiane Boufal and substitute Abdelhamid Sabiri earning …

Boufal, Sabiri score to give Morocco 2-1 win over Brazil
1 year, 8 months ago

Boufal, Sabiri score to give Morocco 2-1 win over Brazil

The Hindu  

Sofiane Boufal and Abdelhamid Sabiri scored to give Morocco a 2-1 victory in a friendly match against Brazil in Tangier on Saturday, earning their first victory ever against the five-time world champions. World Cup semi-finalists Morocco did not hold back and delivered a statement win against soccer powerhouse Brazil in their first home game after an outstanding Qatar 2022 campaign. …

Morocco to be more daring against Brazil than in World Cup says Regragui
1 year, 9 months ago

Morocco to be more daring against Brazil than in World Cup says Regragui

The Hindu  

World Cup semifinalists Morocco will not hold back in their friendly against Brazil on Saturday as it aims to deliver a statement win against the five-time world champions in its first home game after an outstanding Qatar 2022 campaign. “Against Brazil we can’t change our identity, pretend to be something who we are not, but we can take more risks …

We wanted to play the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, not the playoffs: Walid Regragui
2 years ago

We wanted to play the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, not the playoffs: Walid Regragui

The Hindu  

Morocco may not have reached the World Cup final but the players and supporters can take pride in the fact that they will leave Qatar having played seven games, a first for any African nation, coach Walid Regragui said on Friday. “Morocco played six World Cup games in 20-odd years and now we’ve played six games in a month - …

Morocco’s intoxicating run shows why they should host the 2030 World Cup
2 years ago

Morocco’s intoxicating run shows why they should host the 2030 World Cup

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The country has unsuccessfully bid five times to host the World Cup …

Morocco looks to the future after World Cup dream ends
2 years ago

Morocco looks to the future after World Cup dream ends

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Morocco made history, but couldn’t make it past Kylian Mbappé and France. The first African country to reach the semifinals of the World Cup was eventually beaten by defending champions France, losing 2-0 at Al Bayt Stadium on Wednesday. Morocco coach Walid Regragui and his players became the unlikeliest story of the World Cup and even in …

FIFA World Cup dreams shattered, Croatia and Morocco dust themselves off for third place play-off
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup dreams shattered, Croatia and Morocco dust themselves off for third place play-off

The Hindu  

As Croatia and Morocco pick up the pieces after their World Cup semi-finals defeats, the two teams will welcome the prospect of potentially leaving Qatar on a high when they square up in the third-place playoff on Saturday. Beating two world class teams in Argentina and France to reach the final proved to be a step too far for Croatia …

FIFA World Cup: Whole world can be proud of Morocco, says Regragui
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Whole world can be proud of Morocco, says Regragui

The Hindu  

Walid Regragui, the 47-year-old Morocco manager, tasted his first defeat as a national team coach in the World Cup semifinals. With a whole region backing his team to continue their miraculous journey, Morocco was in uncharted territory after Theo Hernandez gave France the early lead in the fifth minute. I really wanted to rewrite the history books, but you can’t …

World Cup: Morocco boss Walid Regragui says his side can be proud after France loss
2 years ago

World Cup: Morocco boss Walid Regragui says his side can be proud after France loss

Daily Mail  

Morocco coach Walid Regragui claimed there was no shame in losing to France in their 2-0 World Cup semi-final, saying his team had showed their country 'exists'. Morocco boss Walid Regragui says his side showed football in their country exists after their incredible World Cup run came to an end The North African team were beaten 2-0 by France in …

France 2-0 Morocco, FIFA World Cup semifinal: Kolo Muani, Hernandez goals power Les Bleus to final
2 years ago

France 2-0 Morocco, FIFA World Cup semifinal: Kolo Muani, Hernandez goals power Les Bleus to final

The Hindu  

Europe, home to just 10 percent of the world population, kept its stranglehold on the World Cup final as France advanced to give the continent a participant in every summit clash since 1954. France vs Morocco semifinal Highlights: As it Happened In this semifinal between two nations inseparably tied by the history of French colonialism and its aftereffects, the first …

France end Morocco World Cup dream to set up Argentina final
2 years ago

France end Morocco World Cup dream to set up Argentina final

Deccan Chronicle  

AL KHOR, Qatar: France ended Morocco's World Cup dream as goals from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani gave the holders a 2-0 win in their semi-final clash to set up a showdown on Sunday with Lionel Messi's Argentina. It appeared that France might make short work of their opponents when Hernandez scored inside five minutes at Al Bayt Stadium …

Op-Ed: Why this World Cup will be remembered as Morocco’s after all
2 years ago

Op-Ed: Why this World Cup will be remembered as Morocco’s after all

LA Times  

Morocco’s recent victories over Belgium, Spain, and Portugal — the first time an Arab or African country reached the semifinals in the World Cup — before losing to France 2-0 on Wednesday, has riveted the world in general and the Arab world in particular. Does Morocco’s extraordinary performance in the World Cup represent a victory for the 450 million strikingly …

Cristiano Ronaldo SLAMMED by Didi Hamann for snubbing Morocco heroes after Portugal's World Cup exit
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo SLAMMED by Didi Hamann for snubbing Morocco heroes after Portugal's World Cup exit

Daily Mail  

He claimed Morocco had more 'dignity' after their loss to France in comparison The Atlas Lions, who had beaten Portugal 1-0 in the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup at the weekend, had their inspiring campaign brought to an end on Wednesday night, succumbing to a 2-0 defeat against France. The Atlas Lions, who had beaten Portugal 1-0 in the …

France 2-0 Morocco - World Cup 2022: Les Bleus set up Argentina final with victory
2 years ago

France 2-0 Morocco - World Cup 2022: Les Bleus set up Argentina final with victory

Daily Mail  

Morocco can leave Qatar with their heads held high. France players celebrate after defeating Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final at the Al Bayt Stadium on Wednesday Randal Kolo Muani put the game to bed for France just seconds after coming on for France as he taps home from close range The striker had only been brought on as …

Walid Regragui: The ‘crazy’ coach who convinced Morocco to follow his World Cup dream
2 years ago

Walid Regragui: The ‘crazy’ coach who convinced Morocco to follow his World Cup dream

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Sometimes where you come from can help people, it can motivate you.” …

France vs Morocco: Key battles in FRA vs MOR FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Semifinal
2 years ago

France vs Morocco: Key battles in FRA vs MOR FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Semifinal

The Hindu  

Not many would have predicted Morocco to reach the semifinals of the World Cup before the start of the tournament. Such is France’s squad depth, that even without players like Karim Benzema, Paul Pogba and N’Golo Kante, the Les Bleus look like the favourites to lift the trophy for the second successive season. Antoine Griezmann of France walks past dejected …

France vs Morocco, FIFA Semis: Gear Up! It's time for defending champions vs team on history-making run
2 years ago

France vs Morocco, FIFA Semis: Gear Up! It's time for defending champions vs team on history-making run

India TV News  

France and Morocco are set to lock horns in the semifinals of the FIFA World cup 2022 on Thursday. Morocco might have some injuries now — Aguero and fellow center-back Romain Saiss could be missing Wednesday — but Regragui's game plan relies on team shape and discipline more than any specific individual. The Morocco coach said his team is ready …

Moroccan World Cup ‘dream’ faces biggest test against France
2 years ago

Moroccan World Cup ‘dream’ faces biggest test against France

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Morocco’s improbable, history-making run at the World Cup is about to get its ultimate test. Africa’s first World Cup semifinalist is playing defending champion France and striker Kylian Mbappé, the leader of a new wave of soccer superstars coming out of an era dominated by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. “We’ll use the best team possible.” The …

FIFA World Cup semifinal: African trailblazer Morocco eyes history against defending champion France
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup semifinal: African trailblazer Morocco eyes history against defending champion France

The Hindu  

In the streets of Doha, you no longer spot the canary yellow of Brazil. Morocco, the “Rocky of this World Cup,” as coach Walid Regragui calls his team, has already created history in a historical first World Cup in the Arab region. Regragui’s side, despite ceding possession – Morocco, on average, has enjoyed 32.4 per cent possession in its five …

FIFA World Cup 2022 semifinal: How can Morocco challenge France for the final?
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 semifinal: How can Morocco challenge France for the final?

The Hindu  

The FIFA World Cup has been a tournament that has seen dark horses historically making it to the knockouts – be it South Korea and Senegal in 2002 or Cameroon in 1990. 🇲🇦 #FIFAWorldCup | #Qatar2022pic.twitter.com/Z6uVjyLmWz — FIFA World Cup December 6, 2022 The Atlas Lions had their best-ever World Cup performance as the round of 16 finish in 1986 …

Morocco coach hopes to ‘upset’ France in World Cup semifinal
2 years ago

Morocco coach hopes to ‘upset’ France in World Cup semifinal

Al Jazeera  

Walid Regragui says the team was still ‘hungry’ for more success despite them not being ‘favourites’ to lift the trophy. Morocco’s coach Walid Regragui said on Tuesday that reaching the World Cup semifinal was not enough for his history-making side and that he hoped to cause an “upset” in their match against reigning champions France on Wednesday. ‘Spirit’, ‘fans’ key …

Morocco coach says his team is the ‘Rocky of this World Cup’
2 years ago

Morocco coach says his team is the ‘Rocky of this World Cup’

Al Jazeera  

‘I think now the world is with Morocco,’ coach Walid Regragui said, comparing the team’s run at the World Cup to the iconic Hollywood boxing movie. Morocco’s coach Walid Regragui has called the Atlas Lions the “Rocky of this World Cup” ahead of the team’s highly anticipated semifinal clash with reigning champions France. I think now the world is with …

FIFA World Cup: Morocco shock Portugal to become first African nation to reach semifinals
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Morocco shock Portugal to become first African nation to reach semifinals

Firstpost  

Morocco, also the first Arab team to make the last four, added Portugal to their list of European scalps with a resolute second-half performance. Doha: Morocco became the first African nation to reach the World Cup semi-finals as Youssef En-Nesyri’s first-half goal sealed a tense 1-0 victory over Portugal on Saturday at Al Thumama Stadium. FIFA World Cup: Fixtures | …

Regragui ecstatic as Morocco ‘writes history’ at FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
2 years ago

Regragui ecstatic as Morocco ‘writes history’ at FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

The Hindu  

Morocco coach Walid Regragui lauded the battling spirit of his injury-hit side after it beat Portugal 1-0 on Saturday to become the first African country ever to reach the World Cup semi-finals. Youssef En-Nesyri’s header late in the first half sent the Atlas Lions through to a last-four showdown with reigning champion France or England. Regragui, a France-born former Morocco …

Morocco vs Portugal World Cup 2022 result, final score and report
2 years ago

Morocco vs Portugal World Cup 2022 result, final score and report

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Morocco have become Africa’s maiden semi-finalists and Walid Regragui, the manager who …

Cristiano Ronaldo in TEARS walking down the tunnel as Portugal are dumped out of the World Cup
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo in TEARS walking down the tunnel as Portugal are dumped out of the World Cup

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo was captured walking off in tears after Portugal were dumped out of the 2022 World Cup following a 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Morocco. Cristiano Ronaldo is captured walking off in tears as Portugal are dumped out of the World Cup The 37-year-old was left heartbroken after suffering a shock 1-0 quarter-final loss to Morocco The forward was unable …

Watch Morocco vs. Portugal highlights | Morocco first African team ever to enter World Cup semifinals
2 years ago

Watch Morocco vs. Portugal highlights | Morocco first African team ever to enter World Cup semifinals

The Hindu  

Morocco wrote World Cup history on December 10, 2022 night as the first African and Arab country to reach the FIFA World Cup 2022 semifinals, continuing their surprise run in Qatar with a shock 1-0 victory over the highly fancied Portugal. It was also one of Morocco’s better performances in Qatar, full of determined defending and canny counters, keeping at …

Morocco 1-0 Portugal highlights: Atlas Lions become first African team to qualify for World Cup semis; Ronaldo’s Portugal crashes out
2 years ago

Morocco 1-0 Portugal highlights: Atlas Lions become first African team to qualify for World Cup semis; Ronaldo’s Portugal crashes out

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of the Morocco vs Portugal FIFA World Cup 2022 quarterfinal match at the Al Thumama Stadium. 1 - Morocco are looking to become the first African team to qualify for the semi-final of a World Cup tournament - each of the previous three African sides to reach a quarter-final were all eliminated at this stage: Cameroon …

Regragui ecstatic as Morocco make World Cup history ‘for Africa’
2 years ago

Regragui ecstatic as Morocco make World Cup history ‘for Africa’

Al Jazeera  

Morocco coach makes history as the first African manager to take a team from the continent into the World Cup semi-finals. Morocco coach Walid Regragui has hailed the battling spirit of his players after they defeated Portugal 1-0 to become the first African national team ever to reach the World Cup semi-final stage. Regragui, a France-born former Morocco international, had …

Portugal is out! Game vs Morocco turns out last dance and last stop for Ronaldo at FIFA World Cup
2 years ago

Portugal is out! Game vs Morocco turns out last dance and last stop for Ronaldo at FIFA World Cup

India TV News  

Morocco defeated Portugal in the quarterfinals played at the Al Thumama Stadium on Saturday to advance to the semifinals. With Portugal's elimination, Cristiano Ronaldo's journey in the FIFA World Cup has probably come to an end. Team Morocco scripted history to become the first African team to qualify for the semifinal of a World Cup tournament. Following were the teams …

Recap: Morocco vs Portugal – World Cup 2022
2 years ago

Recap: Morocco vs Portugal – World Cup 2022

Al Jazeera  

Morocco break new ground in becoming the first African and Arab country to ever reach the World Cup semi-finals. Morocco’s remarkable World Cup campaign has reached new heights after the Atlas Lions beat Portugal 1-0 to become the first Arab and African country to ever reach the tournament’s semi-finals stage. It marked one of the side’s better performances in Qatar, …

Portugal vs Morocco match preview: World Cup 2022 quarter-final
2 years ago

Portugal vs Morocco match preview: World Cup 2022 quarter-final

Al Jazeera  

Morocco, the only African team still in the World Cup, will face an in-form Portugal in their first-ever quarter-final. Morocco’s Atlas Lions are unbeaten at this World Cup and have already pulled off two major upsets, against Spain and Belgium. Ronaldo scored the only goal of the game at the 2018 World Cup in Russia as Portugal picked up a …

How Morocco rewrote World Cup history books against Portugal
2 years ago

How Morocco rewrote World Cup history books against Portugal

Al Jazeera  

Morocco become the first team from Africa to reach a World Cup semi-final when they beat Portugal. At 7:58pm, Morocco, to the surprise of the world and to the disbelief of Moroccans themselves, sealed a stunning win over Portugal and became the first African team and the first Arab one to reach a football World Cup semi-final. This is awesome,” …

Morocco reaches World Cup semifinals, tops Portugal and Ronaldo
2 years ago

Morocco reaches World Cup semifinals, tops Portugal and Ronaldo

LA Times  

Morocco’s Youssef En-Nesyri celebrates after scoring his side’s first goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Morocco and Portugal at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday. Morocco became the first African country to reach the World Cup semifinals by beating Portugal 1-0 on Saturday, likely ending Cristiano Ronaldo’s chances of winning soccer’s biggest prize. Youssef En-Nesyri …

Morocco coach skeptical World Cup can open door to Europe
2 years ago

Morocco coach skeptical World Cup can open door to Europe

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Morocco coach Walid Regragui has guided his team to the World Cup quarterfinals — the first time an Arab nation has advanced that far in the tournament. “This question is probably best asked to the European clubs: Why don’t they hire Arab coaches?” he said on the eve of Morocco’s match against Portugal. Regragui was hired by …

Morocco are striking back for rest of the world against Europe and South America
2 years ago

Morocco are striking back for rest of the world against Europe and South America

New York Times  

For the first time in the whole tournament, Walid Regragui did not like what he was seeing. Hakimi was born and raised in Madrid, but he has always felt Moroccan and never more than at this moment, standing over a penalty kick with the chance to eliminate Spain and send his parents’ country — his country — through to the …

FIFA World Cup: Morocco dump Spain out on penalties to reach quarters for first time
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Morocco dump Spain out on penalties to reach quarters for first time

Firstpost  

Pablo Sarabia, Carlos Soler, and Sergio Busquets missed their penalties for Spain, with Sarabia hitting the post and Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou stopping the other two. Doha: Achraf Hakimi struck the decisive penalty in a shootout to send Morocco into the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time on Tuesday as the African side stunned Spain after a goalless draw. …

Morocco reaches last 16 of World Cup, beats Canada 2-1
2 years ago

Morocco reaches last 16 of World Cup, beats Canada 2-1

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Walid Regragui stood in the middle of a team huddle as his players reached out and patted him vigorously on the head. Regragui has been an international coach for only three months but still guided Morocco to the last 16 of the World Cup for only the second time in its history with a 2-1 win over …

Recap: Tunisia vs France – World Cup 2022
2 years ago

Recap: Tunisia vs France – World Cup 2022

Al Jazeera  

France-born Wahbi Khazri scored the only goal of the game as Tunisia upset World Cup holders France 1-0 at the Education City Stadium, but the shock victory was not enough for them to join the defending champions in the last 16 of the tournament in Qatar. Khazri steered home a 58th-minute winner amid a cluster of defenders for only a …

Morocco pulls off another World Cup upset, beats Belgium 2-0
2 years ago

Morocco pulls off another World Cup upset, beats Belgium 2-0

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Morocco pulled off yet another World Cup shock on Sunday, and Belgium’s aging “Golden Generation” took the hit this time. Zakaria Aboukhlal guided a shot into the roof of the net off a pass from Hakim Ziyech in stoppage time to make it 2-0 as Belgium’s defense, boasting more than 300 international appearances but anchored by two …

Morocco stun Belgium in another World Cup 2022 shock
2 years ago

Morocco stun Belgium in another World Cup 2022 shock

Al Jazeera  

Roared on by a sea of red and green in the stands, Morocco hold on for only their third ever World Cup win. Morocco showed great resolve in keeping Belgium at bay for a majority of the game on Sunday and took the lead through substitute Abdelhamid Sabiri’s free kick in the 73rd minute. The breakthrough came in the 73rd …

Morocco squad for FIFA World Cup 2022: Ziyech and Hakimi headline Morocco 26-man team
2 years, 1 month ago

Morocco squad for FIFA World Cup 2022: Ziyech and Hakimi headline Morocco 26-man team

The Hindu  

Morocco coach Walid Regragui called up Chelsea forward Hakim Ziyech and Paris Saint-Germain’s Achraf Hakimi for his World Cup squad on Thursday, less than two weeks before it kicks off against Croatia. “We worked hard on this list with the staff, it’s the best possible line-up to defend our colours,” Regragui told journalists in Rabat. Morocco World Cup squad Goalkeepers: …

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